Frightfest 2013 Film Review: Dark Tourist

“Taut, tense, and extremely gritty!” Every year, Jim Tahna travels to a landmark made famous by the greatest serial killers. He is a self-confessed grief tourist, and this year his fascination lies with legendary arsonist Carl Marznap. Shortly after checking into his seedy motel room, he notices a prostitute in the room next door, and …

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News Round-up Week Ending 29 November

The Innocents

Experience the horror of Ordsall Hall Grimm Up North and the BFI Gothic Season have joined forces to present their Ghosts double bill which will take place on 13 December. The event, which will take place at the magnificent Ordsall Hall in Salford, will feature a double header of The Innocents (1961) and The Others …

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Frightfest 2013 Film Review: The Conspiracy

“You’ll be talking about this one long after you’ve seen it!” Yet another found-footage movie, albeit with an original slant. Two filmmakers are shooting a documentary about Terrance G, a renowned conspiracy theorist convinced that most historical events were staged by a secret society for profit. After Terrance mysteriously disappears, it’s up to the documentarians …

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FrightFest 2013 Film Review: Cheap Thrills

“Awesome, funny, and bloody with great performances throughout!” Things couldn’t get much worse for Craig. Facing eviction, newly-fired, a newborn and wife relying on him to turn things around, he does what any man would: finds the nearest bar. While in the bar, however, he runs into an old school friend, Vince, and a wealthy …

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